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Consequences of Kamma in Family Life
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Consequences of Kamma in Family Life
… of suffering and we must concentrate on avoiding bad deeds and accumulating good deeds. Purify the mind as much as possible everyday at every moment. The boonya that accrues from our good deeds will lead…
…h. Good deeds lead to positive outcomes, whereas bad deeds result in misfortune. We must purify our minds daily to accumulate boonya, promoting good rebirths and virtuous families. Parents should perform …
Criteria for Giving and Boonya
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Criteria for Giving and Boonya
…e. However, there are many things of which science has yet to prove the existence. For example, our mind and the physical brain are two different entities. Similarly, the mind and the heart are also compl…
…ch often overlooks the spiritual dimensions of existence. It highlights the distinction between the mind and the physical brain, as well as between the physical heart and the ethereal heart. The chapter s…
Meditation for Family Well-Being
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Meditation for Family Well-Being
…h for the Family Chapter 26 Meditation and Family Meditation is the most effective way to train the mind to focus and gain clarity. Consistent practice strengthens the mind so that it will not be easily d…
Chapter 26 discusses the importance of meditation in strengthening the mind's clarity and focus, particularly for children. It emphasizes that while ethical teachings are impo…
Meditation Technique and Tips
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Meditation Technique and Tips
…ked so hard all day long and it is time to take a break and give yourself a reward. Just still your mind and relax. Within a few minutes of finding your focus, something miraculous will happen. Find that …
…ness through simple visualization. Readers are encouraged to visualize neutral objects, relax their minds, and embrace a non-judgmental approach to meditation. This practice aids in releasing negative emo…
Basic Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
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Basic Meditation Technique for Inner Peace
Part Six: Meditation Technique and Tips the body. The mind will deepen, entering into clarity, purity, brightness, true happiness, and true inner knowledge. T…
In this section, we explore a fundamental meditation technique aimed at restoring the mind to its original pure state. By practicing meditation, one can experience clarity, purity, and true …
Meditation Technique: Spreading Loving Kindness
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Meditation Technique: Spreading Loving Kindness
…share loving kindness simply by doing the following: Before ending our meditation session, once our minds come to a standstill and are hence filled with happiness, we can actually share loving-kindness, g…
…s to enhance your meditation by sharing loving-kindness and positive energy. Begin by stilling your mind and focusing on the center of your body, where feelings of love reside. Visualize these feelings as…
Meditation Technique and Tips
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Meditation Technique and Tips
…l stop taking advantage of one another in the name of greed, anger and ignorance. The purity of our minds during meditation radiates silently outwards into the atmosphere. This purity cleanses the defilem…
…y. The steps for effective meditation include assuming a comfortable posture, relaxing the body and mind, focusing awareness, maintaining stillness, and spreading love to all beings. Each step is designed…
Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
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Understanding Heaven and Hell in Buddhism
…urselves need to be pure. When we are pure, our accumulated amount of boonya energy will refine our mind to a certain degree and automatically bring us to that realm of heaven. The more boonya we have, th…
This text discusses the Buddhist understanding of heaven and hell, emphasizing the role of boonya and baap in determining one's afterlife. It explains that heaven is achieved through purifying one's a
Glossary of Buddhist Terms
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Glossary of Buddhist Terms
…on with intention; action Khanti: endurance Kilesa (also spelled Gilesa): the impure element to our mind; i. e. passion, lust, anger, depravity, delusion; that which dirties the mind and makes it coarse, …
This glossary provides definitions for essential Buddhist vocabulary, including terms like Kamma, which refers to actions with intention, and Nibbana, the ultimate state of understanding. It discusses
Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
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Appendixes on Good Deeds and Paths to Destruction
Part Seven: Appendixes to perform good deeds and this results in parami formation within the mind Roads to Ruin: any of the paths, professions, or actions that eventually lead to destruction; they …
This section discusses the significance of good deeds and how they cultivate parami within the mind. It outlines various detrimental paths that lead to personal destruction, including indulgence in l…
Where Does Peace Begin?
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Where Does Peace Begin?
Where Does Peace Begin? temperament. The root of peace and calm comes from within the mind, and it is this fact that ultimately causes one to have a good or bad temperament. Knowing this, ho…
This text emphasizes that true peace and calm originate from within the mind. By understanding and achieving a pure and contented mindset, individuals can find true happiness. …
The Battle of the Mind: Choosing Peace over Temptation
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The Battle of the Mind: Choosing Peace over Temptation
A Chapter 2 Peace, and War, Begins in the Mind simple trip to the supermarket can provide an illustration of how the human mind is constantly at w…
This chapter delves into the internal struggle of the human mind, illustrating the conflict between desires and conscience, particularly when it comes to food choic…
Dr. Michael Nobel's Commitment to Peace
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Dr. Michael Nobel's Commitment to Peace
…e Lord Buddha, for the benefit of Buddhists world- wide. He taught us how to practice bringing your mind to connect to the centre of your body to at- tain Dhammakaya, the body of enlightenment of all mank…
…to youth and highlights the significance of Phramongkolthepmuni's teachings in achieving a peaceful mind, essential for success. His efforts in conflict resolution aim to inspire urban children to embrace…
The Universality of Meditation
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The Universality of Meditation
… the Pali language, 'natthi santiparam sukham' means 'there is no happiness other than the peace of mind.' The happiness that one cannot explain with words is the happiness that arises from a still mind T…
… and fulfillment. In Pali, 'natthi santiparam sukham' suggests that true happiness lies in peace of mind. This stillness can be achieved by anyone willing to meditate. The journey to discover the truth ab…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
Journey to Joy 14 The first step is to search for the truth. Meditate and clarify the mind. When we do so, happiness will be within reach. It is like when we are about to learn a foreign lan…
The journey to joy begins by searching for truth and clarifying the mind through meditation. Just as one must temporarily forget their native language to learn a foreign on…
An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
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An Ancient Secret for the New Millennium
…n attaining the Dhammakaya, ignorance transforms. to understanding, indifference to awareness. Your minds will expand to encompass pure and essential knowledge. And a sense of fellowship for all humankind…
…elong commitment to meditation reveals the transformative power of reaching the seventh base of the mind, where ignorance gives way to understanding and indifference transforms into true awareness. For mo…
Exploring Universal Love and Family Bonds
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Exploring Universal Love and Family Bonds
…end on other people for comfort, there is always a chance of conflict or disappointment, but with a mind clarified through meditation, solitude becomes natural and you will never feel tension or anger. By…
ในเนื้อหานี้ อธิบายถึงความรักที่แท้จริงซึ่งเกิดจากการทำสมาธิและการมีจิตใจที่สงบ เพื่อให้เราพบความสุขภายในตัวเองและสามารถขยายความรักแบบสากลออกไปยังผู้คนรอบข้าง โดยไม่มีความต้องการหรือความกลัดกลุ้ม ทำให
Meditation for Love and Family
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Meditation for Love and Family
…ent of Dhammakaya meditation. 75 The more I have meditated, the more I have realized that the human mind is strong but very susceptible to influences that may weaken its powers of concentration and clarit…
…n as a means to cultivate compassion for family and others. It emphasizes the importance of a clear mind, free from distractions, which Dhammakaya meditation facilitates. The author shares personal transf…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…d come home pleased, not exhausted or depressed. The demands of a career and the development of the mind should be in balance. Meditation can help with this aspect. It helps improve our efficiency and att…
… highlighted as a crucial practice that enhances efficiency, stability, and overall capacity of the mind, akin to vitamins for the body. Failing to include meditation in daily life jeopardizes true happin…
Journey to Joy
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Journey to Joy
…solution. Luang Phaw Dhammajayo used to tell me that perfect wisdom has never come from the anxious mind. Hence, whenever I found myself worrying too much, I was determined to forget about my troubles by …
…Phaw Dhammajayo's teachings, the author emphasizes that perfect wisdom cannot arise from an anxious mind, encouraging readers to find peace amidst life's difficulties. By adopting a meditative practice, o…